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put another coat of tru-oil on the latest rifle. just waiting for the patch box cover to finish it.
today we are hosting my daughter's 54th birthday party. trying to figure out where i can hide!
maybe go bear hunting? don't do well with loud crowds.
 

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Went to my range and took the time to fine tune the NW trade gun.
Starting out everything was low but grouping but not what I wanted.......so I started changing things up.
Went to a heavier patch, changed my sight picture a bit and bingo!
These were my last 3 shots, 30 yards benched after figuring things out.
4 1/2 inch diameter black spot.
.012 patch, 70gr 2F spit lube and .595 ball.
 

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Started shaping the stock and replaced the small coil spring that was under the sear. It originally had a leaf spring. As thick as the lock plate is I milled a pocket for a larger coil spring, which is a lot better with a little more pressure. Still have to make some wedges to adjust the spring tension on both hammers. I'm also going to case harden the end of the sear.
 

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Loja man said:
You got this Walt!!
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Well another day at the range with slim my 24 gauge with the 26” barrel and patch and RB sucked but I found one that looks promising.I put in powder then dropped a ball on top of that and put a piece of wasp nest on top to hold it in .The one thing I did notice is using 2f she got dirty fast and had to clean but as long as she was somewhat clean accuacywas decent .and then I had to try shot again to see if I could hit the paper and I hit the paper so I sure this up to a good day .I hope I’m not boring you guys with my crapy shooting ,I’m the only one at my club that shoots black powder that’s why I put it on you guys .
 

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deerstalkert said:
put another coat of tru-oil on the latest rifle. just waiting for the patch box cover to finish it.
today we are hosting my daughter's 54th birthday party. trying to figure out where i can hide!
maybe go bear hunting? don't do well with loud crowds.
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I reckon the boss we’ll decide what you do today .lol
 
Moleman said:
Went to my range and took the time to fine tune the NW trade gun.
Starting out everything was low but grouping but not what I wanted.......so I started changing things up.
Went to a heavier patch, changed my sight picture a bit and bingo!
These were my last 3 shots, 30 yards benched after figuring things out.
4 1/2 inch diameter black spot.
.012 patch, 70gr 2F spit lube and .595 ball.
Click to expand...
It’s nice when things come together for you makes you feel like you accomplished something good for the day .
 
WALT53 said:
Well another day at the range with slim my 24 gauge with the 26” barrel and patch and RB sucked but I found one that looks promising.I put in powder then dropped a ball on top of that and put a piece of wasp nest on top to hold it in .The one thing I did notice is using 2f she got dirty fast and had to clean but as long as she was somewhat clean accuacywas decent .and then I had to try shot again to see if I could hit the paper and I hit the paper so I sure this up to a good day .I hope I’m not boring you guys with my crapy shooting ,I’m the only one at my club that shoots black powder that’s why I put it on you guys .
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Walt, Not boring and definitely not crappy shooting just work in progress working up a load.
It's all trial and error until it comes in tune.....and it will.
I love the challenge of working up a load for a particular gun even though it's frustrating at times .
Keep at it, it will come.
 
Moleman said:
Walt, Not boring and definitely not crappy shooting just work in progress working up a load.
It's all trial and error until it comes in tune.....and it will.
I love the challenge of working up a load for a particular gun even though it's frustrating at times .
Keep at it, it will come.
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I haven’t done anything for ML because I am still looking for a penn or Ken flintlock or kit to build with my granddaughter. I’m almost 84 and not much time left
 
jesse_ennis said:
I cleaned my traditions Kentucky rifle, this is my first real muzzleloader, and was my first time cleaning one. I’m 19 and new to the whole black powder game, so I’m open to any advice yall have to a beginner in this hobby.
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You just opened a wholllllllle can of worms right there…. Welcome to the club!
 

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